Excessive force verdict in Iowa fatal accident case
A U S District Court jury found Officer Tom Ulrich used excessive force against Craig Perry 28 of Walker at a July 16 1989 fatal accident scene. After six hours deliberation the six member panel awarded damages to Perry while Ulrich was Shellsburg police chief. he is now Center Point chief. Details on page 1B.
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Walker
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Center Point
Neighbors Win Access to Daniels Park Baseball Field
Angry residents near Daniels Park on Oakland Road and H Avenue NE complained about being locked out of the public diamond. Cedar Rapids Parks Director Dave Holstad ordered gates removed or unlocked to grant access. Details on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapids
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Dwight Woody set records at John Ask Relays
Tim Dwight and Joey Woody of Iowa City High led a night of record performances at Kingston Stadium, combining for six meet records and four school marks at the 34th John Ask Relays.
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Elite runners Ramirez and Steely wed for Cedar Rapids race
Aaron Ramirez and Shelly Steely, elite runners, were married in September. They will compete in Cedar Rapids today at the All-Iowa Festival of Races as top contenders.
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Shelly Steely
Cedar Rapids
Today's Chuckle Brevity on Home Wing Gold Price
A light joke compares the idea of gold bricks to the cost estimate for a home addition. The quip suggests the new wing will be expensive, playing on the idea that precious metals or gold are linked to costly renovations.
Reverend C Warren Johnson to Lead Vinton Tent Revival
The Lord called C Warren Johnson during a 1931 tent revival and now over six decades later he will again preach at a tent revival in Vinton next week. The Gazette situates the enduring preacher within a lifelong religious mission.
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C. Warren Johnson
Vinton
Iowa House approves sales tax hike amid budget fight
The Iowa House passed a 5 percent sales tax increase as part of Senate File 2034 to help close a 1993 deficit estimated at at least 223 million dollars. Gov Branstad’s staff were surprised and Senate Democrats face spending cuts totaling 6.5 percent if revenues fail.
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Terry Branstad
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Senate
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
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Riots, Looting Across LA After Rodney King Verdict
Rioting and arson gripped the Los Angeles area as National Guard troops moved in amid a death toll rising to 21. Gunfire erupted near a video arcade. police reported no immediate arrests as about 700 injured and 378 detained nationwide in the unrest.
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Los Angeles
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Cedar Rapids police plan cautious summer amid violence fears
Cedar Rapids police chief Bud Byrne says violent incidents likely to rise only modestly in summer, while Asst. Chief David Johnson notes last summer was busier than expected. Officers increase presence in trouble areas and emphasize public relations, with Wellington Heights seeing more street patrols.
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Cedar Rapids
Bud Byrne
Los Angeles
Byrne
David Johnson
Johnson
Wellington Heights
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